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TIL that glass sponges can live for 15,000 years. This makes them one of the longest-living organisms on Earth.

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K8KG TIL that Rosie O'Donnell watched Fight Club a week prior to its release. She later went on her show the night of its release and gave away the twist ending and advised the audience to avoid watching it at all costs.
9wAaG TIL Killer Whales are considered natural predators of moose. Moose have been attacked while swimming between islands in northern Canada and Alaska.
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